O'Neill fires back at pitch invasion critics
Martin O'Neill has branded criticism of Celtic's pitch invasion "nonsense." The former manager dismissed Hearts' complaints after fans spilled onto the Parkhead turf following the title win. His blunt response comes as the Scottish government considers a law change targeting pitch invasions (1).
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit is split. Some fans are backing O'Neill's defence of the celebrations, seeing it as a true Celtic man standing up for the supporters. Others are more uneasy, pointing out that regardless of the occasion, pitch invasions can cross a line and put players at risk. See the full discussion on r/soccer.